by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sangiovese, Sonoma County
Acorn, Russian River Valley, Alegria Vineyards, Sangiovese 2007 This wine delivers the acidity of Sangiovese with the ripeness of California – very nice. The grapes for this wine are 98% Sangiovese (7 different clones), 1% Canaiolo and 1% Mammolo. Winegrowers...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2010 | California, Monterey County, Riesling
J. Lohr Estates, Monterey County, Bay Mist, White Riesling 2008 Over the years this wine has been spot-on with light RS and balancing acidity. The ’08 offers up tropical fruits like fresh melon graced with kiwi. In the mouth it is deliciously sweet and tart,...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2010 | California, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Hanna, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Notes back through the 2004 vintage show a consistent thread of bright citrus and high acidity. The current ’09 couples the citrus with freshly cut grass. A bit of petillance adds lift making this...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 9, 2010 | California, Lodi, Petite Sirah
Harney Lane, Lodi, Petite Sirah 2006 This is dense as you would expect yet the tannins are ripe, making it accessible in now – nice and a class favorite. Proprietors Kyle and Jorja Lerner, the 5th generation growing grapes in the region and the first generation...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 9, 2010 | Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Franc, California, Merlot, Paso Robles
Justin Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles, Justification 2006 The nose features crushed leaves, black fruits, cookie dough with vanilla and sweet tobacco. In the mouth it is quite structured, tight at this point, just a baby. Yet the fruit is there to savor so if...
